as in chased
to go after or on the track of
we trailed our friend into the woods, inadvertently spoiling his plans for a solitary hike
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Recent Examples of trailed
Williams wore a high-low skirt with a train that trailed the athlete onto center court.
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Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
The Cubs trailed 1-0, and Michael Busch promptly struck out to end a scoring threat.
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Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
Hunter Goodman hit a two-run home run to cap a five-run ninth inning and give the Rockies, who trailed 7-0 after seven innings, an 8-7 lead.
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CBS News,
27 June 2026
Atlanta trailed 76-64 after three quarters, but Howard had two straight baskets to cut it to 91-84 with 4 1/2 minutes left.
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ABC News,
27 June 2026
He was followed by former first lady Jill Biden, as Joe trailed behind.
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Britta Miller,
The Washington Examiner,
20 June 2026
The Sparks trailed 45-26 at halftime after two Plum shots were blocked.
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Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
The Cubs trailed 1-0, and Michael Busch promptly struck out to end a scoring threat.
—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
Hunter Goodman hit a two-run home run to cap a five-run ninth inning and give the Rockies, who trailed 7-0 after seven innings, an 8-7 lead.
—
CBS News,
27 June 2026
Atlanta trailed 76-64 after three quarters, but Howard had two straight baskets to cut it to 91-84 with 4 1/2 minutes left.
—
ABC News,
27 June 2026
He was followed by former first lady Jill Biden, as Joe trailed behind.
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Britta Miller,
The Washington Examiner,
20 June 2026
The Sparks trailed 45-26 at halftime after two Plum shots were blocked.
—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trailed
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Achraf Hakimi looked to have another opportunity to take an open shot on goal in the 54th minute, until Dutch defender Micky van de Ven chased him down and made a risky tackle in the goal box.
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Kids whose families had been chased out of half of Europe started the picture studios, the scrap yards that became fortunes, and eventually the software companies that created a whole new world of ones and zeros.
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Researchers tracked nearly 1 million students who enrolled in 86 public colleges in Texas, starting in the 2008-09 academic year.
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Ships tracked making the crossing along the coast of Oman included a mix of cargo vessels and tankers, many bound for Oman's Shinos port, while others were broadcasting destinations including Singapore, India and Malaysia.
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Ground units responded, and when one driver failed to yield, officers briefly pursued the vehicle before terminating the chase because of safety concerns.
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Nothing should be ruled out, but this is not something that has been actively pursued by James to this point, according to a source.
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Gibson retires the first two batters before giving up a single to Paul Goldschmidt, followed by the homer barrage.
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The ride, designed by coaster manufacturer Bolliger & Mabillard, will begin with a 309-foot climb, followed by a 95-degree beyond-vertical drop, and will include sharp turns, airtime moments, and multiple inversions.
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Sabah and other media published a photograph showing the 32-year-old comedian at the airport being escorted by a police officer.
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The passenger, who remains unidentified by authorities, was denied entry and escorted out of the checkpoint.
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The suspect’s escape route was traced, including the journey from France into Italy, and then across several European countries up to her country of residence.
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But Koppl traced a distinctly American lineage through a chain of precedents dating back more than 50 years, each one further eroding the market discipline that profit-and-loss accountability is supposed to provide.
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The Munizes included the same statement in a new post that instead was accompanied by a photo of the family of three.
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The byproduct was irritated, itchy skin with the discomfort of scratches, scabs and the stink that accompanied it.
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“Trailed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trailed. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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